Pisa car hires from £18/day

Smaller cars such as coupes, sedans, and compacts are by far the best options for drivers visiting Pisa. This is because Pisa is an ancient city with relatively small streets. In fact, a large portion of these streets go back hundreds of years. Larger cars like SUVs and trucks may be difficult to navigate these medieval roads. Parking is also an issue for large cars as they may not fit in the streetside spots.

Pisa’s speed limits range from 50 km/h (31 mph) on urban streets and in built-up areas to 90 km/h (56 mph) on local roads. Minor highways, on the other hand, tend to have speed limits of 110 km/h (68 mph) and major highways have speed limits of 130 km/h (80 mph).

Parking downtown can be a challenge at times, but with perseverance it shouldn’t be too much of an issue. In general, parking garages and lots will be your best bet for finding an available space. Streetside parking is available, but in the most popular districts it can be hard to find an open spot. Outside of the city center, streetside parking is the most common choice and is widely available.

On average a car hire in Pisa costs £33 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Gal Galilei airport include Rent Smart 24, Goldcar Rental SP, Easy Car Hire, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, ECH, Centauro, Target Rent a Car, Sixt, OptimoRent and Target Italy.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gal Galilei airport to off-airport locations include Goldcar Rental SP, Target Rent a Car, Sixt, OptimoRent, Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Compact car hire in Pisa costs £38 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Pisa costs £35 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Pisa costs £64 per day, on average.

In Pisa, cars are most frequently hired at Rent Smart 24 Pisa airport (2 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Pisa offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Pisa, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Generally, you need to be 21 years of age to hire a car in Pisa, but there are some companies, like Enterprise, which permit you to hire a car from the age of 19. You will need to have held your licence for at least one year with no points being accrued. There are normally vehicle class restrictions on luxury and larger cars. If you’re younger than 25 years of age you will probably need to pay a surcharge too. Remember to bring the correct documents with you. This includes a current driver’s licence, passport and credit card.

If you’re driving with kids in the car you must follow the road safety laws that Italy has in place. Children under 15 months of age need to be in a rear-facing child seat, whereas kids younger than four years of age must be in a forward-facing child seat. If your kid is between four and 12 you must ensure they are in a suitable booster seat at all times. Child seats are available from all agencies, but it’s recommended you book this in advance.